Turkey Day!

jalebiwallah · Nov 16th, 2005, 14:08

I'm a bit embarrassed to admit it, but I'm trying to put on a good old American Thanksgiving in Delhi next week. Is it possible to find turkeys in Delhi (that don't cost a small fortune)? If so, where. If not, any alternate suggestions (I'm thinking chicken tandoori). Cranberries (or canned sauce) ditto.

Thanks

Arun · Nov 16th, 2005, 14:19

IM'ers might be interested to hear that the Hebrew name for India ("hodu") also means "turkey".

My theory - the bird is indigenous to the Americas, and we know where Columbus thought he was when he reached those shores...

So, Happy Thanksgiving, India!!

TYP0 · Nov 16th, 2005, 14:45

I've heard that the French Farm gets pretty good birds. I've heard that they can be slightly pricey but they'll do all the cleaning out and whatnot. Plus they deliver. =p

As for cranberry sauce... Your best bet might be to try the American commisary. If anybody has cranberry it would be them. If you don't have access yourself find a friend who does and they can pick some up for you.

sirensongs · Nov 16th, 2005, 15:04

What with all the bird flu in the news, you might want to reconsider your turkey day. (seriously. there's always a first case.)

Sirensongs

Nick-H · Nov 16th, 2005, 23:34

Don't worry... I don't thinnk you can catch it from food.

raos · Nov 17th, 2005, 00:07

Last Thanksgiving we looked for a Turkey all over Delhi. Some of our friends went to Jorbagh, INA and Khan Market but no sign of a turkey. We ended up making a chicken dinner! Good luck finding a turkey in Delhi and if you do find one, let us know of the store for future IM Thanksgiving turkey hunters.

chagu · Nov 17th, 2005, 00:21

There used to be a shop in Jorbagh called Steakhouse which used to sell turkeys if preordered. They should also do cranberry sauce. You could also try Khan Market.

Gayamom · Nov 17th, 2005, 00:47

Jalebiwallah:

Can't help you with your search for a turkey. Might duck be an OK substitute?

Here's a menu I'm planning to replicate for this year's day o' thanks:

Sub Rosa Indo-American Bird Day feast

I'm subbing in baked, chestnut-stuffed acorn squash for the big bird (half the family is vegetarian), making Kashmiri Alu Dum instead of mashed potatoes, and adding a vegetable biryani because a feast should be a feast. I could start a whole thread on Shan Bombay Biryani Mix, but will resist that urge.

I've made sweet potato ladkes with garam masala in the past, served with sour cream and applesauce, but this year will try the yams with coconut milk recipe (linked to above) instead. The ladkes requires no baking. Or maybe you have a large oven available? I never did, but that was the 20th century.

I'm not sure gooseberries are in season yet, but if they are, maybe they would be a good cranberry substitute, in a chatni-type recipe? I think jyotirmoy recently posted a tomato chatni recipe that could be cannibalized effectively?

If you are looking for a straight-up middle American feast, I'm short on advice. I've always had, umm, mixed results making cinnamon rolls, fried chicken, and baked goods (in these tiny little portable electric ovens) when in India. But there are plenty of harvest festivals in India to steal ideas from and I'm guessing the pilgrims had to improvise a bit themselves that first Thanksgiving, no? Please do share the results with this forum!

GM

AnnaD · Nov 17th, 2005, 22:28

Hi
Here's the number for the French farm 98101166196 / 9810314186
They have fresh herbs etc too!

Bon appetit

wonderwomanusa · Nov 19th, 2005, 02:36

I roasted a turkey in a mobile home oven in Goa one year; it was quite an experience. I really missed the cranberry sauce that year!

Other Thanksgivings in India, I've had tandoori chicken or (good) Chinese food!

I hope you find your turkey and have a great day!

Wanderer22 · Nov 19th, 2005, 04:05

One year in India I was invited to spend Christmas with friends. It was mentioned that Baroli turkey would be featured on the menu. Unfortunately I'd already accepted another invite so had to decline. Was told later that Baroli turkey was the local name for peacock.

Have always been open to new culinary delights so may have missed a great feast.

W22

TYP0 · Nov 20th, 2005, 15:14

I'm going to admit right now that I'm not going to cook a turkey dinner. Its way too complicated in the real world let alone here. LOL

I've heard that some of the hotels do a thanksgiving dinner here in Delhi. Does anybody know about this? What hotels do turkey dinner and/or which are good?

TYP0 · Nov 23rd, 2005, 10:22

Good news on the turkey front: jalebiwallah are you or a friend of yours a member of AXSA? IF so, AXSA will make your turkey for you. All you have to do is pick it up. From what i understand its not too expensive but i'm not positive on that.

Good luck with Turkey Day dinner!

crvlvr · Nov 23rd, 2005, 12:47

check with the american consulate. I am sure they would have a solution.

seventies'hippy · Nov 23rd, 2005, 14:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wanderer22

One year in India I was invited to spend Christmas with friends. It was mentioned that Baroli turkey would be featured on the menu. Unfortunately I'd already accepted another invite so had to decline. Was told later that Baroli turkey was the local name for peacock.

Have always been open to new culinary delights so may have missed a great feast.

W22

It's very sad that there are no peacocks left in Pushkar, They used to add to the charm of the place, I suppose some were killed & eaten others just plucked to death for their feathers,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
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jalebiwallah maha foodie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 58	Turkey Day! I'm a bit embarrassed to admit it, but I'm trying to put on a good old American Thanksgiving in Delhi next week. Is it possible to find turkeys in Delhi (that don't cost a small fortune)? If so, where. If not, any alternate suggestions (I'm thinking chicken tandoori). Cranberries (or canned sauce) ditto. Thanks

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Nov 16th, 2005, 14:19	#2
Arun zindabad! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Israel Posts: 170	IM'ers might be interested to hear that the Hebrew name for India ("hodu") also means "turkey". My theory - the bird is indigenous to the Americas, and we know where Columbus thought he was when he reached those shores... So, Happy Thanksgiving, India!!

Nov 16th, 2005, 14:45	#3
TYP0 Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 62	I've heard that the French Farm gets pretty good birds. I've heard that they can be slightly pricey but they'll do all the cleaning out and whatnot. Plus they deliver. =p As for cranberry sauce... Your best bet might be to try the American commisary. If anybody has cranberry it would be them. If you don't have access yourself find a friend who does and they can pick some up for you.

Nov 17th, 2005, 00:07	#6
raos Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: U.S. Posts: 199	Last Thanksgiving we looked for a Turkey all over Delhi. Some of our friends went to Jorbagh, INA and Khan Market but no sign of a turkey. We ended up making a chicken dinner! Good luck finding a turkey in Delhi and if you do find one, let us know of the store for future IM Thanksgiving turkey hunters.

Nov 17th, 2005, 00:21	#7
chagu Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London , UK Posts: 124	There used to be a shop in Jorbagh called Steakhouse which used to sell turkeys if preordered. They should also do cranberry sauce. You could also try Khan Market.

Nov 17th, 2005, 00:47	#8
Gayamom Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: USA Posts: 86	Jalebiwallah: Can't help you with your search for a turkey. Might duck be an OK substitute? Here's a menu I'm planning to replicate for this year's day o' thanks: Sub Rosa Indo-American Bird Day feast I'm subbing in baked, chestnut-stuffed acorn squash for the big bird (half the family is vegetarian), making Kashmiri Alu Dum instead of mashed potatoes, and adding a vegetable biryani because a feast should be a feast. I could start a whole thread on Shan Bombay Biryani Mix, but will resist that urge. I've made sweet potato ladkes with garam masala in the past, served with sour cream and applesauce, but this year will try the yams with coconut milk recipe (linked to above) instead. The ladkes requires no baking. Or maybe you have a large oven available? I never did, but that was the 20th century. I'm not sure gooseberries are in season yet, but if they are, maybe they would be a good cranberry substitute, in a chatni-type recipe? I think jyotirmoy recently posted a tomato chatni recipe that could be cannibalized effectively? If you are looking for a straight-up middle American feast, I'm short on advice. I've always had, umm, mixed results making cinnamon rolls, fried chicken, and baked goods (in these tiny little portable electric ovens) when in India. But there are plenty of harvest festivals in India to steal ideas from and I'm guessing the pilgrims had to improvise a bit themselves that first Thanksgiving, no? Please do share the results with this forum! GM

Nov 19th, 2005, 02:36	#10
wonderwomanusa Maha Guru Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Dhaka Posts: 3,570	I roasted a turkey in a mobile home oven in Goa one year; it was quite an experience. I really missed the cranberry sauce that year! Other Thanksgivings in India, I've had tandoori chicken or (good) Chinese food! I hope you find your turkey and have a great day!

Nov 19th, 2005, 04:05	#11
Wanderer22 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 472	One year in India I was invited to spend Christmas with friends. It was mentioned that Baroli turkey would be featured on the menu. Unfortunately I'd already accepted another invite so had to decline. Was told later that Baroli turkey was the local name for peacock. Have always been open to new culinary delights so may have missed a great feast. W22

Nov 20th, 2005, 15:14	#12
TYP0 Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 62	I'm going to admit right now that I'm not going to cook a turkey dinner. Its way too complicated in the real world let alone here. LOL I've heard that some of the hotels do a thanksgiving dinner here in Delhi. Does anybody know about this? What hotels do turkey dinner and/or which are good?

Nov 23rd, 2005, 10:22	#13
TYP0 Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 62	Good news on the turkey front: jalebiwallah are you or a friend of yours a member of AXSA? IF so, AXSA will make your turkey for you. All you have to do is pick it up. From what i understand its not too expensive but i'm not positive on that. Good luck with Turkey Day dinner!

Nov 23rd, 2005, 12:47	#14
crvlvr Guru Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: On the move in India.. Posts: 4,535	check with the american consulate. I am sure they would have a solution.

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